I have no doubt that BBD can fill in for KG, but that depletes the second unit. I think Semih or JON could fill in and keep the 2nd unit in tack. They rotate and sub for each other and Shaq. Gody could also step in to give spot minutes in a pinch.

I have no doubt that BBD can fill in for KG, but that depletes the second unit. I think Semih or JON could fill in and keep the 2nd unit in tack. They rotate and sub for each other and Shaq. Gody could also step in to give spot minutes in a pinch. Thoughts?Posted by jdm894g

Among BBD, JON and Semih, only BBD has the experience, mobility and offense to compensate for KG's absence. He filled that role quite ably last season, so Doc knows what to expect. On top of that, BBD has been playing well. The first unit has to take precedence over the second unit. Doc will not have access to a solid second unit, so he'll have to mix one or two starters with the reserves to form that unit. Hopefully, JON can keep healthy while KG is recuperating. We can also expect Semih and Harangody to get more playing minutes.

I'd start Baby, and make him rest in the first 4-5 minutes of 2nd and 4th quarters. He'd play 40 minutes a game while KG is out, but 30 min of it at 4, and 10 at 5. Gody would play 10 min at 4, Shaq 20 min, and JO 26 min (8 min at 4, 18 min at 5) - assuming Semih is still ill and cannot contribute